Samsung Refrigerator Error Code OF-OF

OF-OF means the refrigerator is in Exhibition Mode, a retail display setting that disables the compressor and all heating elements while keeping the fans and display running. The unit will not cool in this state. It is not a sign of a broken component but rather a mode the control board has been placed into. Pressing Power Freeze and Freezer simultaneously for 6 seconds will cancel it.

A standard power reset by unplugging the unit may not reliably clear Exhibition Mode, as the control board can retain this setting. The correct method is the specific button combination: hold Power Freeze and Freezer together for 6 seconds. This sends a direct command to the control board to exit Exhibition Mode.

In most cases, there is no repair cost at all since OF-OF is cleared with a button combination, not a replacement part. If the code keeps returning on its own and the control board is found to be faulty, control board replacement typically costs in the range of $150 to $400 depending on the model and whether you use a professional technician or do it yourself.

Press and hold the Power Freeze button and the Freezer button at the same time for 6 seconds. The display should change and the compressor should begin running within a few minutes. No tools or parts are needed for this fix. If the code comes back on its own without you pressing any buttons, the control board may need to be inspected.

No, it is not safe to leave perishable food in the refrigerator while OF-OF is displayed. Because the compressor is not running, the interior will not maintain a safe temperature and food spoilage is a real risk. Cancel Exhibition Mode as soon as possible and verify the unit is actively cooling before storing food.